Old World vs Scythe: Digital Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Old World wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Old World is $5.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Old World | Scythe: Digital Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 59 |
| Quality | 81 | 73 |
| Value | 76 | 66 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.22 | $6.66 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.6% positive | 89.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 488 | 30 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Old World | Scythe: Digital Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 18, 2022 | September 5, 2018 |
| Developers | Mohawk Games | The Knights of Unity |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse | The Knights of Unity |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-8600K (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 7 1700X (octa-core) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8 GB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Old World or Scythe: Digital Edition?
Old World won the comparison against Scythe: Digital Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Old World worth buying over Scythe: Digital Edition?
Based on the metrics, Old World won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Old World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC